Clamshell Labeling

[CandleMama6]

How is everyone labeling their clamshells? I use a regular label and have decided I don't care for the look. Anyone have any other ideas that work for them.

Thanks!!

[quietgirl2004]

I think most people use the Avery badge label

[Blest2BAmerican]

I use a whole label sheet and create a label template in Word by drawing a Text Box the size of my clamshell. I then place my graphic and wording on the label. I then cut them out using a scrapbooking papercutter. Yep, it's a log of work but the only way I know how to do it to my liking. I hope to sell enough that by the end of the year I can afford to have them professionally printed.

[CandleMama6]

So Blest, you use one huge label and cut it down to size? What kind of cutter do you use? Could you use a regular paper cutter I wonder??

Thanks!!

Edited February 19, 2010 by CandleMama6

[Blest2BAmerican]

So Blest, you do more of a cardboard insert then? I was thinking of trying that. What kind of cutter do you use? Could you use a regular paper cutter I wonder??

Thanks!!

I've tried the cardboard type insert before and it didn't work. The FO soaked into some of the them.

I actually purchase the 8.5 X 11 whole sheet stickly labels and create the template to fit it. I get 3 labels across and 3 labels down on each sheet. I then cut them using the grids so they fit the front of the clamshell.

I use a Fiskars Personal Papercutter because it is easier to line up the lines than a guillotine type cutter.

[CandleMama6]

Ok. I changed my post because I had my duh moment and thought you said cardboard. But I didn't think about the fragrance soaking through. Wouldn't want that to happen.Do you just put basic info on your labels or do you put instructions there as well? I hate having it all on one label cause then it looks cramped when you look at the clamshell.

[Blest2BAmerican]

I put everything on the labels. I don't think they have have too much info on them and I change the font size so they don't look too cluttered. In fact, my labels are one thing that I always get compliments on.

[CandleMama6]

Would you be willing to post a picture? Maybe it is the way I am designing them that makes them look cluttered.

[Blest2BAmerican]

I'll post one tomorrow. I can't find my camera but I'll borrow my daughter's and take one. She's in class right now and won't be home until after I go to bed.

[CandleMama6]

Thanks Blest. I usually con my daughter into designing things for me because she does so much better than I do. But she is always swamped with honors classes homework and can't help me right now. But that would be great if you could do that for me.

[Reyesofsunshine]

i've seen some really cute ones that had a "band" wrapped around them, kinda like a soap band, that way it could be labeled on both sides.

[LuminousBoutique]

The band idea is a cute one... saves money on labels too.

[kyme1911]

I use a clear labels, 1 that has my logo, and clear narrow ones I use on my candles for the scent name. I used to use kraft labels, but switched to clear. The band idea sounds really cool, it would also serve as a freshness seal if it wrapped around the clamshell. I had thought about using cigar band labels for that exact purpose. I'll have to come up with something for the big clamshells we just got.

kyme